The debate surrounding prosecutors' pensions in Ukraine continues to intensify. Some prosecutors retire by the age of 40 and receive tens of thousands of hryvnias monthly, which has sparked public discontent.
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SubscribeHowever, significant changes are not occurring: the registered bills in the Rada only address pensions for disabled prosecutors, which will not impact the majority.
This information was revealed by one of the Ukrainian TV channels.
This year, around 120 billion hryvnias have been allocated for special pensions, including payments to prosecutors, judges, and military retirees. In comparison, the average retirement age for a Ukrainian prosecutor is 47, with many retiring even in their early 30s, receiving up to 100,000 hryvnias a month.
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Prosecutors in Ukraine can retire after 25 years of service, with 15 of those years spent in the prosecutor's office. Time spent in higher education is also counted towards this period. Consequently, a prosecutor can start receiving a pension as early as 44 years old, or even sooner. Additionally, a prosecutor's pension can be up to 90% of their salary, significantly exceeding the payment levels for most Ukrainians. In contrast, an ordinary retiree with 25 years of service retires at 63, receiving about 30% of their earnings.
How Prosecutors Circumvent the Law
Some prosecutors exploit the courts to increase their pensions. For instance, prosecutor Konstantin Khärm managed to boost his pension to 70,500 hryvnias, despite the limit of 10 living wages (23,600 hryvnias). The court considered his salary, bonuses for length of service, and work with confidential documents. Such cases illustrate how prosecutors achieve exceptional conditions through legal loopholes.
Another method for early retirement is obtaining disability status. In this case, prosecutors only need 10 years of service to start receiving payments. Hundreds of prosecutors across the country have taken advantage of this scheme.
Injustice of the System: Prosecutors vs. Veterans
The issue of pensions for veterans appears particularly painful. Those who were not career military personnel but participated in combat operations cannot expect special pension conditions, unlike prosecutors. This disparity in treatment raises concerns, especially in the context of war and economic crisis.
The problem remains unresolved: pension system reforms do not include changes for prosecutors. This not only creates a financial burden on the budget but also intensifies the sense of injustice among Ukrainians.